About ISEE

ISEE prepares current and future professionals to advance in astronomy, engineering, astronomical instrumentation, observatory careers, physics, and other STEM fields through innovative programs that build valued skills, prioritize inclusion, and create enduring communities.

ISEE is housed at the University of California Observatories, and is located on the campus of University of California, Santa Cruz.

 

ISEE Programs & Projects

AstroTech: Advancing Astronomy Instrument Builders
Akamai: Advancing the next generation of Hawaii’s science, engineering, and technology professionals
Mentor Workshop: Preparing Akamai mentors to design and facilitate productive projects in the STEM workplace
Professional Development Program (PDP): Preparing STEM graduate students and postdocs to be leaders in effective and inclusive education
WEST: Integrating transfer students into the UCSC STEM community
Research & Development Projects 
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ISEE History

ISEE brochure

 

ISEE Events

 

PDP 2025: Inquiry Institute Tues March 11 - Fri March 14. Monterey, CA

Design Institute:  Thurs April 17 and Fri April 18. Santa Cruz, CA

Akamai Mentor Workshop: May 2 & 3 2025. Hilo, Hawaii

Akamai Internship: Program Dates: June 1 – Aug 8, 2025

AstroTech summer school: Mon June 23 - Fri June 27, 2025. UC Berkeley campus

RESOURCES & PUBLICATIONS

See ISEE’s publications on program impacts, strategies, and professional development curriculum:

Presidential Award for Mentoring

ISEE has received a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM).  The award, established by the White House in 1995, honors people and programs that have demonstrated excellence in mentoring individuals from groups that are underrepresented in STEM.

ISEE received the award for its work developing a local science and engineering workforce for observatories on Hawaii’s Mauna Kea and Haleakala summits. ISEE's Akamai Internship Program offers intensive training in problem solving and communications skills that are highly valued by employers.

See full article: https://news.ucsc.edu/2018/06/hunter-isee.html